There are more than 21,000 jobs currently advertised in regional NSW.
An abundance of rewarding career opportunities are waiting for you to explore in regional NSW.
In fact, job vacancies in regional NSW are growing at a much faster rate than Sydney. In January 2024, regional NSW job vacancies were up 85% from five years prior, compared to -9% in Sydney.
Regional NSW is the largest, most diverse regional economy in Australia and is home to the biggest regional workforce in the country. With the growing number of jobs in a wide range of professions and industries, regional communities are attractive places for skilled workers wanting to advance their careers while enjoying the many lifestyle benefits of country living.
The NSW Government is making it even easier for partners of essential workers to find employment in regional communities, through initiatives such as The Welcome Experience. This support means workers and their families are more settled and feel more at home in their new community.
Employment opportunities for your partner
The NSW Government is the largest employer in the southern hemisphere and has lots of great career opportunities available, plus offers plenty of flexibility in the way you work.
If you are an essential worker and your partner gets a job with the NSW Government, we will support your partner to take their job with them to regional NSW, where practical.
Public sector roles in regional NSW
Regional NSW is a great place for you and your partner to find meaningful employment. Across the public and private sectors, there are some amazing opportunities, especially in the following industries.
Technicians and Trades
3,200 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Clerical and Administrative
2,400 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Labourers
1,700 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Sales & Marketing
1,700 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Carers & Aides
1,800 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Legal, Social & Welfare
900 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Hospitality
800 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Business, Finance & Human Resources
450 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Engineers
400 jobs
advertised in January 2024
Employment support for essential worker partners
The Welcome Experience is a new service providing essential workers and their families with the support they need to move into regional communities, settle in and become one of the locals.
As part of the service, a Local Connector is on hand to provide support to the partners of essential workers in securing relevant, meaningful employment in regional NSW.
If your partner is an employee of any of the below industries, you may be eligible for support to help you secure employment.
- Health
- Education
- NSW Police
- Fire and Rescue NSW
- NSW Department of Communities and Justice
To register your interest for partner employment support, please use the link below.
Are you an existing public servant and a partner of an essential worker? Take your NSW Government role with you.
If you are an existing NSW Government employee and the partner of an essential worker relocating to regional NSW, you will be supported to take your job with you to your new regional location, where it is practical to do so.
This is designed for roles that can realistically be performed anywhere, including communications officers, policy officers, accountants, recruitment advisors, data analysts, IT support specialists, web developers, legal officers, executive assistants, business coordinators, business managers and administrative assistants. Approval will be at the discretion of your delegated approving officer and excludes financial support.
Frequently Asked Questions
An essential worker is any employee of the following industries:
- Health
- Education
- NSW Police
- NSW Fire & Rescue
- Department of Communities & Justice
A person is considered to be your partner if you and the person are living together, or usually live together, and are:
- Married; or
- In a registered relationship; or
- In a de facto relationship
This includes all of NSW, with the exception of the metropolitan areas of Greater Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.